There are 4 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Jiubus
5h 53m$26–27Bus via Deva
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Devabus
- Take the bus from Deva to Târgu Jiubus 1922
6h 55m$21–37Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Lainici Hm.train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
8h 11m$29–32Drive 273.2 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Jiucar 273.2 km
4h 22m$52–75
Cluj-Napoca to Gorj by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj is to bus which costs $26 - $28 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at Târgu Jiu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Ramificaţia C.A.M. h. via Lainici Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Gorj is 297 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $26 - $28.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Gorj bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.
Cluj-Napoca to Gorj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $26 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $32 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Gorj, Romania?
Normandia Transport operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Jiu once daily. Tickets cost $24 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Lainici Hm. once daily. Tickets cost $24–26 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Lainici Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–26
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0788-577-936
- Website
- cornulprest.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Deva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Schedules at
- cornulprest.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Deva to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to Gorj bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
Cluj-Napoca to Gorj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lainici Hm. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Gorj is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Gorj.
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